Driveway Quote Check
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Driveway prices depend heavily on surface material and area, and sub-base quality is easy to skip on paper but expensive to fix later. Before you agree to a driveway quote, check it against typical 2026 UK trade prices per m² for your chosen surface, free and in seconds.
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Answer a few quick questions and see how your quote compares to typical 2026 UK trade prices for your region — in seconds.
CHECK MY DRIVEWAY QUOTE FREETypical Driveway prices in the UK (2026)
Typical 2026 UK driveway costs for a 50m² drive, by surface material:
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Gravel | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| Tarmac | £2,500 – £4,000 |
| Concrete | £2,500 – £4,500 |
| Resin bound | £4,000 – £6,000 |
| Block paving | £4,000 – £7,000 |
These figures scale roughly with area — a 100m² drive costs roughly double, a 25m² drive roughly half. Sub-base depth, drainage compliance and any dropped-kerb work can add significantly on top of the surface cost alone. Indicative estimate only, based on published 2026 UK trade-price data — actual prices vary by exact specification, materials, labour, access, property condition and region.
What affects your Driveway price
- Surface material — gravel and tarmac are typically cheapest per m², block paving and resin bound cost more
- Total area in m² — larger driveways cost more overall but often have a lower cost per m²
- Sub-base depth and material, which affects how long the surface lasts
- Excavation and disposal of the old surface, which some quotes include and others charge separately
- Drainage compliance, if the new surface is impermeable and over 5m²
- Whether dropped-kerb work is needed, and what that involves
Sub-base depth in particular is invisible once the surface goes down — it's also the single biggest factor in whether a driveway lasts 20 years or cracks within 3. That's exactly the kind of detail the full check is built to flag before you agree to anything.
Before you agree to spend thousands…
The full £1.99 Quote Protection Check runs through your specific driveway quote line by line, including:
- Whether the quote actually specifies a sub-base that will last, or whether that's been left vague
- What to ask before you sign, so drainage compliance and any dropped-kerb work don't land as a surprise extra
- What you're entitled to — and what to check — before any money changes hands
Think of it like insurance on a purchase you can't take back: once the surface is down, the sub-base underneath it is gone from view for good. £1.99 to make sure it's specified properly is a lot cheaper than relaying a driveway that's cracked in three years.
GET MY FULL DRIVEWAY CHECK — £1.99Driveway quote FAQs
How much does a new driveway cost in the UK in 2026?
For a typical 50m² driveway: gravel and tarmac usually run from around £1,500–£4,000, concrete around £2,500–£4,500, and resin bound or block paving from roughly £4,000–£7,000, depending on ground conditions and finish.
Which is the cheapest driveway surface?
Gravel is typically the cheapest per m², followed by tarmac and concrete. Resin bound and block paving cost more but are often more durable and easier to repair in sections.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Usually not for a permeable surface, but an impermeable driveway over 5m² generally needs to meet SuDS drainage rules or may require planning permission — worth confirming with your installer before work starts.
What's included in the £1.99 Driveway Quote Protection Check?
Seven sections built around your specific driveway job: the exact spec question to ask, a suitability check for your ground conditions, what should be included versus billed as extra, warranty guidance, installer credential checks, and payment protection guidance.
What if I've already been given a quote and I'm worried about paying a large deposit?
You're not alone — a lot of people only start questioning a quote after they've already been asked for money upfront, which is the hardest time to do anything about it. If you haven't paid a large deposit yet, that's the best time to check both the price and the payment terms. Our £1.99 report covers the payment and consumer-protection points specific to driveway work, so you know what to look out for before you commit any more money.